Synopsis
“Now that I have you, I’m never letting you go.”
Edith Neff relocated to Chicago to capture her own piece of happiness. Now bombarded with more change than she knows how to manage, Eddie struggles to pick of the pieces of her torn heart and decimated friendship.
Standing in the middle of a sidewalk while her (ex?) boyfriend Harris Grant pleads for forgiveness, Eddie’s at a loss what to do next. So when her estranged father provides a lifeline – she has no option than to take his offer.
But Harris won’t let Eddie go without a fight. He’ll use whatever tactics necessary to win back his girl. While Eddie and Harris find their way back together, darkness lurks, unwilling to relent on destroying their relationship. Permanently.
Note: Of Happiness is the sequel to In Pursuit. Content intended for readers 18+.
My Review
First of all, thank you Olivia for not making me wait too long to get to the conclusion of the love story of Edith and Harris. They became one of my favorite book couples instantly. When I finished In Pursuit, I was literally biting my nails and full of angst. Cliffhangers will do that to me.
Of Happiness picked up right where In Pursuit ended. There was no guessing and the well written story flowed naturally. I loved how you addressed and intertwined the themes of love, friendship and family. You answered all those lingering questions about Harris and Edith’s relationship. Claire, Cooper, Jared and Edith’s father all get their balance of story time as well. Sean and Luke continue to be my favorite friends and I loved how their supporting roles in the story were so significant to Edith and Harris.
Just as in your debut, Of Happiness continued with the witty and fun writing style I came to enjoy so much. Again, your use of alliterations always made me smile.
There were moments of angst, love and many revelations along the way. Perfectly blended, you kept me on edge and interested throughout the book.
Your love scenes were ultra romantic and had just the right amount of steamy. The chemistry between Harris and Edith is definitely strong.
I recommend this book along with its debut prequel. The two books make up a beautiful love story from the very start to finish.
I gave this book 4 Stars!
I look forward to reading more of Olivia’s writing soon!
I received and ARC from the author.
Excerpt
An inexplicable shiver rolls through my shoulders. The low murmur of my friends and the other patrons at Rusty’s falls away.
Harris.
He’s the only person who elicits this type of bodily response. I remain rigid and unmoving except for my sweaty palms which I place on my thighs.
“Luke, my man! How are you?” A strong hand slaps Luke’s shoulder.
“Matt, hey.” His worried expression eases into a cheerful one when he shakes hands with a man wearing a large, black boot cast. Next to Matt is the beautiful, caramel-haired woman, Jane, who was with Harris in his convertible.
And then it’s him.
Harris’ masculine scent surrounds me. He braces his arms on the back of my chair, overwhelming me with his physical presence. I’m swirling in a sea of Harris, unable to resist his pull. He dips closer and then his lips brush oh so gently against my flushed cheek. The intimate contact sends my heart into overdrive.
“Hello, Edith,” he murmurs against my skin before pulling away.
I nearly swoon against the wood chair. Damn.
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About the Author
Olivia Luck lives in the middle of America with her loving husband and her obsession with writing. She wrote her first romance novel at age eight. When she’s not reading, editing, or writing, you can find her in the kitchen learning to cook. Olivia loves to travel and spend time with her family.
Get in touch with Olivia, she adores emails: olivialuckauthor@gmail.com
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